Your in-office screw removal

Here are a few things to know about your screw removal that we will do in the office.

-It is necessary to remove the 2 screws (around 3 months after your bunion surgery) since they cross over a functioning joint. If we don't take them out, there will be a low grade ache and eventually they will both break.

- The procedure will be done under local anesthesia (lidocaine by injection) alone. You will feel a little needle stick with the injection. We will only need to make a 1/4" to 1/2" incision over each screw head.

-The procedure will take about 10 minutes once we get started.

-You can drive home by yourself, but it would be better if you had someone drive you.

- There should be very little pain after this procedure and Tylenol and Advil should be all that is needed for this.

*** You should put your foot up for the first day after the procedure. You should also keep your foot dry and not change the dressing for the first week.

***You should bring in your post-op shoe or boot to wear home.

We will see you back after one week and take the sutures out. After that, you are free to start ramping up your activities with brisk walking and even some jogging!